Physician - Emergency Medicine

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible (ABEM only) Emergency Medicine Physician to provide care in Chinle, AZ. This is a mission-driven opportunity serving a diverse patient population, offering flexible shift options, no call, and a manageable patient volume in a supportive clinical environment.

Opportunity Overview:

• Flexible 12-hour shift options
• No call responsibilities
• Low patient volume
• Any state license accepted
• Opportunity to serve a meaningful, underserved community

Assignment Overview

• Start: ASAP (estimated mid-July start after credentialing)
• Duration: 1 year
• Reason for Need: Ongoing coverage needs

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts with flexible options:
• Days: 7a–7p or 8a–8p
• Nights: 8p–8a
• Swing: 12p–12a or 2p–2a
• Call: None

Practice Setting

• Setting: Emergency Department only
• Patient Volume: 12–15 patients per day (average)
• Patient Population: All ages

Clinical Scope

Physicians will manage a wide range of emergency cases, including:

• Acute illness and injury
• Trauma stabilization
• Cardiac emergencies
• Respiratory emergencies
• Pediatric emergencies
• Medical stabilization and transfers when necessary

Procedures & Responsibilities

• First responder for codes
• Airway management
• Full emergency stabilization and treatment

Support & Environment

• Collaborative team including:
• Physicians
• Registered Nurses
• Administrative staff
• Strong support structure in a community-focused setting

Requirements

• Board Certified (ABEM or ABOM) OR Board Eligible (ABEM – new grads accepted)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• DEA required
• Any active U.S. state license accepted

Systems & Credentialing

• EMR: CPRS
• Credentialing Timeframe: ~8–10 weeks